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How Commercial Cellular Signal Boosters Work

1Outside AntennaPulls in Tower Signal

2Signal BoosterAmplifies the Signal

3Inside Antenna(s)Re-broadcasts Signal

Cell PhoneGets Boosted Signal

Video: Cell Phone Amplifier Systems - Installer Guide

This video explains the basics of how a cellular signal booster system works. This information can help you understand the basics of how the outside antenna, signal booster, and the inside or broadcast antenna work and how to set up a signal booster system properly.

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Choosing the Right Solution: 5 Things You Need To Know

Impedance: 50Ω vs. 75Ω

Uplink & Downlink Power

Gain Controls: Manual vs. Auto

Booster Kit Components

30-Day Money Back & Warranty

50 Ohm vs. 75 Ohm – Which Work Best for You?

50 Ohm and 75 Ohm refers to the cables themselves and not the cell phone signal boosting systems. Cables are measured by impedance, how much resistance there is to the flow of electrical energy. Most cell phone signal boosters from Wilson Electronics come with either these type of coaxial cables: the Wilson400 cable with N-connectors (50 Ohm) or an RG-6 cable with F-connectors (75 Ohm).

50 Ohm Cable

A 50 Ohm cable is intended for two-way data signal. Cables of this impedance are used in cellular towers as well as routers and Ethernet networks. This type of technology
is preferred for a cellular signal boosting solution.

75 Ohm Cable

A 75 Ohm cable is used in the majority of households within the Canada. This type of cable is designed for audio and video signals. As a result, cable and satellite receivers require a coaxial cable which has a 75 Ohm impedance. Since this type of cable is so commonly used in households, many customers prefer to utilize a 75 Ohm system.

The Bottom Line...

For the absolute best, go with the 50 Ohm system. A 50 Ohm cable provides much better results than a 75 Ohm cable. The smaller the Ohm, the better the performance. For anything under 7,500 sq ft coverage, a 75 Ohm system will do just fine.

Uplink and Downlink Power

WilsonPRO boosters (Pro70 PLUS and Pro70 PLUS SELECT) offer the highest downlink power for greatest indoor coverage, and the highest uplink power for reliable connectivity back to the cell tower.

The Highest Uplink Power

Wilson Pro boosters have the highest uplink powers among competition.

With an average of 2 times the uplink power over competing boosters, the Wilson PRO 70 Plus allows for more simultaneous users at any given time. The Wilson PRO 70 Plus provides an average of 100% more power to the cell site over our closest competitor’s product.

The Highest Downlink Power

Wilson Pro boosters have the largest indoor coverage area with up to 6X more coverage area than the closest competitor.

With increased data speeds and powerful signal, all users get reliable service wherever they are.

Gain Controls: Manual or Automatic?

WilsonPro products algorithmically adjust themselves to reach maximum cell signal amplification. There is not a way to receive better gain from a cell phone amplifier than ours without carrier approval. That is why in independent tests, our cell phone amplifiers regularly outperform our next strongest competitor’s, particularly on downlink power.

Automatic Gain Controls

The PRO 70 Series booster is designed with advanced internal programming which allows it to automatically adjust itself for a variety of conditions and still boost weak signals. The LCD screen will show status for each band and inform the installer if any bands may have had their gain reduced by the booster’s internal programming.

The PRO 70 PLUS booster has an integrated graphical meter to simplify the installation process. This is not to replace your signal meter - rather it complements the use. The bar graphs will assist in the aiming of your outside antenna - the biggest graph indicates that you are receiving the best overall signal.

Manual Gain Control (MGC)

All Wilson Electronics cellular boosters are equipped with microprocessor-optimized automatic gain control (AGC) and, by default, are always operating with the highest allowable gain and power. Situations might exist where the installer wishes to manually adjust the uplink and/or downlink gain for each band.

The Pro70 PLUS SELECT includes this manual gain control (MGC) capability. MGC allows the user to adjust the gain, within permitted “cell tower protection” limits.

Cellular Signal Booster Kit Components

All WilsonPro boosters boosters sold in kits with antennas and cables.

Outside Antennas

The Outside Antenna is the first major component of a signal booster. It pulls in the existing weak signal. In general, the higher the outside antenna, the better it can pull in signal.

Yagi antennas (also known as uni directional antennas) are specialized performers. They pull signal in from only one direction (around 45 degrees). This allows the antenna to reach farther to the cell tower. This is great for remote, rural areas with only one cell tower and one provider carrier to be boosted.

Inside Antennas

The Inside Antenna is the second major component of a signal booster. It takes the amplified signal and rebroadcasts or extends throughout the location in need.

Panel antennas broadcast signal in one direction and are generally mounted on the wall, although they can be ceiling-mounted. They’re best suited for multiple floor coverage or long rectangular spaces. When paired with a splitter, multiple inside antennas can be used with one amplifier. This a great option for multi-story coverage, long distance coverage, or boosting cell phone signals in certain parts of the building.

Cables

Cables are used to connect the amplifier and the antennas. There are usually two sets of cables in each signal booster kit: one to connect the amplifier to the outside antenna and one to connect the amplifier to the inside antenna.

30 Day Monday Back Guarantee

All WilsonPro products are protected by WilsonPro's 30-day money-back guarantee. Cell phone signal boosters are valuable and high-end investments. So we understand any reasons or doubts you might have. That’s why we provide a 30 day return guarantee.

Simply contact us (call 1-800-919-7442 or email pro@wilsonamplifierscanada.ca) and we’ll provide you with an RMA (return merchandise authorization). No run-arounds. No delaying tactics. Just good old fashion Texas hospitality.

Wilson Pro 3 Year Warranty

3-Year Warranty WilsonPro Signal Boosters are warranted for three (3) years against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product back to us with a dated proof of purchase.

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How to Buy: Sales & Expert Advice

Meet our dedicated Wilson Pro Customer Support Experts. They are ready to answer any of your questions and help you choose the best system for your specific situation. Contact us for FREE consultation and assistance.

Brandon Davis

Vice President, Enterprise Sales

"Mobile communications are essential to business and operations today. Our team helps you provide cellular coverage to your customers and employees where and when they need it."

Kat Walker

Commercial Solutions Manager

"Our solutions provide an outstanding alternative to any DAS solution both from a pricing and logistical perspective. We are the industry experts."

Josh Milsop

B2B Enterprise Sales Lead

"Our largest installation to date is over 500,000 sq. ft. No matter what your industry or building type, we got you covered."

WilsonAmplifiers is a leading provider of weBoost, WilsonPro & Wilson Electronics cell phone signal boosters serving Canada & USA since 2011. We provide all Canadian and U.S. customers with cellular solutions for all type of situations ranging from homes, offices, vehicles to multi-story buildings.